--- title: Golden Gate Bay Cruise slug: golden-gate-bay-cruise-san-francisco type: attraction sub_type: cruises source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/golden-gate-bay-cruise-san-francisco city: San Francisco state: CA country: US address: Pier 43 1/2 Fisherman's Wharf geo: lat: 37.80919 lng: -122.41514 duration: up to 1 hrs cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T18:29:09.250Z price_from: amount: 39 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock rating: value: 4.5 count: 1829 scale: 5 ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: Golden Gate Bay Cruise price: 39 ticket_types: - name: Adult (18+ yrs) min_age: 18 - name: Youth (5-17 yrs) min_age: 5 max_age: 17 - name: Child (0-4 yrs) min_age: 0 max_age: 4 --- ## Overview This scenic 60-minute boat tour departs from San Francisco’s historic Fisherman’s Wharf, sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge, circling Alcatraz Island, and offering panoramic views of the city’s waterfront, skyline, and landmarks with award-winning audio narration. ## What's Included - 60-minute San Francisco Bay cruise departing from Pier 43½ at Fisherman’s Wharf - Panoramic waterfront views including sailing beneath the Golden Gate Bridge and circling Alcatraz Island - Award-winning audio narration available in 16 languages through personal headsets - Indoor and outdoor seating areas with open-air viewing and weather-protected comfort ## What's Not Included - Snacks, beverages, beer, wine, and cocktails (available for purchase onboard) ## Ticket Options - **Golden Gate Bay Cruise** — $39.00 Set sail on a breathtaking one-hour cruise from Fisherman’s Wharf, passing under the Golden Gate Bridge and circling Alcatraz. Enjoy stunning waterfront views, an engaging multilingual audio tour, and the chance to spot sea lions and other marine life. - Adult (18+ yrs) - Youth (5-17 yrs) - Child (0-4 yrs) ## Good to Know * Arrival is recommended 15–20 minutes before your selected departure time for boarding * Children ages 4 and under cruise free with a paid adult * Wheelchair-accessible vessels and boarding areas are available * Snacks and drinks available for purchase onboard * The route passes landmarks including the Presidio, Marin Headlands, Angel Island, Sausalito, Coit Tower, and Crissy Field * The cruise offers chances to see seagulls, pelicans, sea lions, and occasionally harbor porpoises or whales ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations — See details upon selection. ## FAQs ### What should I wear? San Francisco has many microclimates with frequent weather changes. It can be windy and cold on San Francisco Bay one moment, and hot and sunny the next. So we recommend that you dress in layers and bring a jacket to make sure you are comfortable throughout your tour. In case it rains, don’t worry as the boats have heated interiors with big viewing windows. ### Where does the cruise depart from? The Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise departs from Pier 43½, located in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf at the end of Taylor Street. You can find the location on most GPS devices by entering “Red and White Fleet” as the destination. ### Is the tour appropriate for children? Yes, the cruise is fun for all ages. Children ages 4 and under receive complimentary admission but need to be ticketed for capacity control. ### Is the tour wheelchair accessible? The enclosed main decks of all the vessels are wheelchair accessible. All of the vessels, aside from the Harbor Queen, have wheelchair accessible restroom facilities. Important: the ramps leading onto and off the vessels vary in steepness depending on tide levels. While the crew will make every attempt to assist guests, boarding can be difficult, particularly during low tide. ### When should I be at the departure location? Please arrive at least 20-30 minutes before the scheduled departure time, as they otherwise can’t guarantee available space and are unable to hold the vessel. ### Do your rates include tips and gratuities? Yes. Red and White Fleet’s® rates for San Francisco Bay cruises include all taxes, gratuities, fees, and personal audio tour. Of course, you are certainly welcome to tip staff members for excellent service. ### How long is the tour? 1 hour. ### Can I bring my own food/beverages? Coolers permitted? Yes. Red and White Fleet’s® vessels are equipped with cafes, offering hot & cold non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, snacks, and merchandise for sale. Bar purchases can be made with credit or debit cards. They are unable to accept cash at this time. You may also bring your own boxed luncheons. ### What is your policy on smoking? California Law prohibits smoking in vehicles, public buildings, bars, and restaurants. Smoking is not permitted on Red and White Fleet’s® tours or while waiting in the boarding line. They kindly request that all passengers comply. ### Do you go to Alcatraz? Red and White Fleet® does not land at Alcatraz. They do, however, offer cruises that travel very closely around Alcatraz Island. ### Do you offer ferry service to Sausalito, Tiburon, or Angel Island? No.